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The 15 most popular colca canyon tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
A long, well-paced day from Arequipa to Colca Canyon for condors, alpacas and vicuñas, plus breakfast and a hearty Andean buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Scenery was amazing. Our guide was terrific (Nelson).”
Two days from Arequipa to Colca Canyon and on to Puno. Vicuñas, hot springs in Chivay, condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
“A must do tour if you are interested in the amazing nature and the rural life of Peru!”
A tough two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a Sangalle night, early condor viewing, hot springs, and camelid sightings.
“It was just great. It wasn't rushed and we had plenty of time to enjoy the Canyon, the views and the food. Special thanks to our guide Alex who's just an awesome dude that knows every rock in the canyon and took good care of us. Just a few things I want to mention that…”
Two-day Colca Canyon Plus from Arequipa with vicuñas, 4,900m viewpoints, a Chivay overnight, and condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
“We have done the 2 day Colca canyon trip from Arequipa. I can highly recommend it. Knowledgeable guide, well organised and nicely positioned hotel.”
See Colca Canyon at sunrise, spot condors at Cruz del Cóndor, soak in thermal waters if you want, and chase vicuñas and volcano views.
“This daytrip with David to the Colca-canyon was amazing. David told is lots of interesting facts of the places, it was worth to ask him questions since he used to live in the mountains. The only thing we didn’t like is that on the way back we needed to be hurry because of one person…”
See condors over Colca Canyon, spot vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas, visit Andean villages, and (optionally) soak at La Calera on a 14-hour day trip.
“Very nice, the guide was good and took good care of us. The sites we visited were definitely for tourists but I would say it was worth it !”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, Sangalle bungalows, warm pool, meals, and hotel transfers—early mornings included.
“We really enjoyed this 2-day trip to the Canon de Colca. The landscape was incredible and our tour guide, Eveline, was really competent and kind. She gave us some info and then let us free to enjoy this experience at our best supporting us in the hardes part of the treck. The tour was realised…”
A very early Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa with condors, hot springs, and a finish in Puno for Peruvian Andes views and culture.
“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”
Air-conditioned bus from Chivay to Puno with 4 Andes stops, bilingual guide, Wi-Fi, toilet, and Lagunillas flamingo views.
“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice. Once we arrived - a transfer to our hotel was included so that was very handy. We got caught in construction traffic so it took us about 7.5 hours which was a long day but to no fault of them. The thing I was most…”
2 days from Puno to Arequipa with Colca Canyon, condors at Cruz del Condor, vicuñas, Chivay hot springs, and 1-night lodging.
“En el trayecto Puno Chivay no tuvimos ninguna explicación por parte del guía.Creemos que no era guía, solo un acompañante del chofer. El chofer tenía mucha prisa por llegar a destino y lo justo hizo las paradas obligatorias, muy breves. En el trayecto Chivay Arequipa, el guía muy bien, pero el autobús era muy antiguo,…”
Full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa: 3:30 a.m. condor watching, Chivay breakfast, optional hot springs, and reserve stop. From $52.
“Our guide was very sweet, nothing against her. She was one of the kind and the views were breathtaking. But : - Serious lack of managing in the day schedule. We came back at 8:00 PM and we were supposed to be back at 5:30. The two hours and half late was not because of…”
A private 3-day trek in Peru’s Colca Canyon from dawn pickups to condors, hot pools, and vicuña reserves near Arequipa.
“We had a really nice experience, José (Pepe) is great, you could feel that he's passionate about his job!”
One intense Colca Canyon day from Arequipa: condors at Cruz del Condor, Maca Village life, hot springs in Chivay, and high-altitude viewpoints.
“A very worthwhile experience. Guide took care to explain in English to us. We were the only 2 English speaking tourists. The rest speak Spanish.”
2 days from Arequipa to Puno through Colca Canyon, with condors, Andean wildlife, volcano views, and Lake Titicaca.
“Muy buena experiencia, el Guia Raul muy muy bueno . la ruta y tiempos trazados muy buenos. el paisaje estuvo muy bueno. Lo negativo ( pese a que no es responsabilidad de la empresa) es el pésimo estado de la ruta desde Chinay hasta Puno. el vehículo se sacudió todo el trayecto . muy mal”
3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a pro guide. Condors at Cruz del Condor, Sangalle oasis pools, Chacapi hot springs.
“I want to start off with saying that our guide Ghersey was amazing. He made our trek very enjoyable. He was helpful, knowledgable and informative. The company is well organized and their buses are nice.”
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